Ceremony held at the Shook’s Prairie Cemetery

Saturday

Aug 23, 2014 at 8:00 PM

The Daily ReporterBUTLER TOWNSHIP — For locals driving by the normally quite Shook’s Prairie corner in Butler Township, they were surprised to find a number of people, flags and activity.On Aug. 9, the Michigan Dunes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution came visiting with pomp and fan-fair in recognition of Jacob Shook Sr., a veteran of the American Revolution.Introductions were made by Jody Michael, Michigan Dunes Chapter Regent, and recognition of the Michigan Chapters by Zandra Baker, State Regent. Past State Chaplain, Sharon Hedinger, handled invocation.A biography of Jacob Shook was delivered by Julie Brown, Chapter Committee Chairperson with dedication of the marker by Judy Melin, descendant of Jacob Shook.Invited speaker, David McDonald, President of the Branch County Historical Society, provided a litany of facts and stories about the people, times and history of the settlement of the Butler Township and Branch County area. Dave noted that Jacob Shook Sr. is one of 10 Revolutionary War soldiers known to be buried in Branch County.The Michigan Dunes Chapter of the DAR will also be submitting their Jacob Shook research for inclusion in the new Branch County History Book in its final phases of completion before going to the publisher.